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iOS 27 Shortcuts app gets AI-powered 'describe a shortcut' feature

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Mac ·

iOS 27 introduces a new 'describe a shortcut' feature in the Shortcuts app, allowing users to create automations by describing them in natural language. The AI interprets the request and builds the shortcut automatically. This update aims to make the Shortcuts app more accessible to non-technical users.

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The feature lowers the barrier to automation but may struggle with complex or ambiguous requests, limiting its utility for power users.
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